Symbols
What is the symbol that includes the first inhabitants of the island?
The Coat Of Arms.
What would a Jamaican family do on Christmas?
Go to the Grand Market, Christmas dinner, Christmas painting, etc
What was the name of the first inhabitants of Jamaica?
The Tainos people.
Who is the fastest Jamaican sprinter?
Usain Bolt.
What does the Jamaican flag represent?
It represents the sun, land, and the people.
What is the Jamaican national dish?
Ackee and Saltfish.
When do Jamaicans celebrate Independence?
August 6
Name two popular Jamaican sports.
Track & Field, Cricket, Football (soccer), Netball.
What is the name of the national flower?
The Lignum Vitae.
What is the national fruit?
Ackee.
When did slavery become illegal in Jamaica?
In 1838.
Is Cricket the same thing as Baseball?
No, not at all.
TRUE/FALSE
There are 14 parishes in Jamaica
TRUE
What is the black part of the ackee called?
The seed
Who did the English people use for labor force after others races were unsuccessful?
African slaves.
What is the predominant religion in Jamaica?
Christianity
TRUE OR FALSE:
"We Come From Many People" is the motto of Jamaica
False
Name two(2) Jamaican desserts.
dukunu, coconut drops, red and white/grater cake, peanut cake, gizzadas, and Jamaican sweet potato pudding
What is the name of the route use to transport good, slave and raw material?
The transatlantic trade.
Which religion was started in Jamaica?
Rastafarianism